What Happen Todays on 14 January in U.S History
1784 – Ratification of the Treaty of Paris: The Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing U.S. independence.
1952 – Launch of NBC’s “Today” Show: The first episode of the “Today” show aired, becoming one of the longest-running television news programs in U.S. history.
1963 – Governor George Wallace’s Inaugural Address: Alabama Governor George Wallace delivered his infamous “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever” speech.
1967 – Human Be-In Event: A pivotal counterculture event in San Francisco, California, marking the beginning of the “Summer of Love.”
1973 – Elvis Presley’s Aloha Concert: Elvis Presley performed “Aloha from Hawaii,” the first globally televised concert by a solo artist.
1994 – Clinton-Kravchuk Agreement: President Bill Clinton and Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk signed an agreement for Ukraine to give up its nuclear arsenal.
2004 – Spirit Rover Lands on Mars: NASA’s Spirit rover began its exploration of the Martian surface, making groundbreaking discoveries about the planet’s history.
Todays Famous Birthdays
LL Cool J (born 1968)
American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor, known for hits like “Mama Said Knock You Out” and his role on “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
Jason Bateman (born 1969)
American actor, director, and producer, recognized for his roles in “Arrested Development” and “Ozark.”
Grant Gustin (born 1990)
American actor and singer, best known for portraying Barry Allen/The Flash on The CW’s “The Flash.”
Todays Famous Death Anniversary
Donna Reed (1921–1986)
Acclaimed American actress known for her performances in “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “From Here to Eternity.”
Mae Young (1923–2014)
Pioneering professional wrestler who had a profound impact on women’s wrestling in the United States.
Alan Rickman (1946–2016)
British actor known for his roles in “Die Hard,” the “Harry Potter” series, and “Sense and Sensibility.”
